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Angeline Boulley

Firekeeper's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, with a French mother and an Ojibwe father, witnesses a murder and collaborates with the FBI to go undercover, using her bicultural knowledge to resolve the case while navigating complex issues related to her heritage and community. The novel includes drug abuse, suicide, sexual assault, and relationship abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley captivates with its rich cultural insights and complex, well-developed characters, standing out for its authentic representation of Native American life. While praised for its compelling mystery and strong female protagonist, some reviews note a slow pace and dense narrative. Overall, it is celebrated for its unique voice and powerful themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Firekeeper's Daughter?

Readers who appreciate culturally rich, thrilling narratives with strong female protagonists will be captivated by Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give or Tommy Orange's There There will find a compelling, intricately woven story of identity, community, and resilience.

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan • 2000s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

HL720L

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